CHICKEN & CUCUMBER LETTUCE WRAPS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Peanut Sauce:

• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin)
• Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

For the Wraps:

• Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Carrots, shredded (optional)
• Fresh herbs (like cilantro or mint, optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the Chicken:

• In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute.
• Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through.
• Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and hoisin sauce (if using). Cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.

1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and enough water to achieve your desired consistency. Add red pepper flakes if you want some heat.

1. Assemble the Wraps:

• Take a lettuce leaf and add a spoonful of the chicken mixture. Top with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and herbs if desired.
• Drizzle with peanut sauce.

1. Serve:

• Enjoy the wraps immediatel, or serve the components separately for a DIY wrap experience.

Tips

• You can substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for different variations.
• Customize the toppings based on your preferences.

Enjoy your fresh and delicious lettuce wraps!